| Citation | Cheeseman, T.F., 1890 On the birds of the Kermadec Islands. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand 23:216-226. |
| Ref. | 89299 Cheeseman, T.F., 1890 |
| Page | 221 |
| Named Used as Valid | Sterna caspia |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Kermadec Island. |